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Inspiration
Cumbria’s beautiful landscapes have long since animated literary imaginations, from Romantic poets to radical thinkers and beyond to some of the 20th century’s most celebrated authors. See the authentic settings where these international names put pen to paper...- It’s no wonder that the Lake District, Cumbria – the inspiration for poets and creative types, is a vibrant centre for the performing arts. There is a fantastic programme of events already booking up fast at our superb theatres and performance venues.
- If you are a film buff the Lake District, Cumbria is home to a delightful cluster of independent cinemas showing everything from Hollywood blockbusters to thought-provoking arthouse releases.
- In Cumbria you’ll find a range of art galleries and exhibition spaces that host a constantly changing menu of works in virtually every medium. It’s nice to see art hanging on a brightly lit wall, or to see beautifully made craftwork on a plinth, but in Cumbria we also invite you to explore the studios and workshops where that work was made, and even to meet the artist that made it.
- Cumbria’s rich history is ever-present in every village and town, on every fell and deep in every valley, but if you need a little interpretation, then head for one of the county’s many museums.
- Whatever the time of year, Cumbria is celebrating something. From music to film and food to beer, Cumbria and the Lake District is home to a wide selection of fantastic festivals. Take a look at our list and find what celebration works for you.
- Fabulous scenery looks good on camera, and in Cumbria we have plenty of it to go around. The Lake District has been a natural set for a host of films, including Miss Potter (2006), starring Renee Zellweger in the title role. Locations included Loughrigg and Grasmere as well as Yew Tree Farm in Coniston, which was conveniently owned by Potter herself.
Highlights
Red Barn is the place to shop for a fantastic selection of hand picked, unusual and unique gifts.…
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and…
Thuline opened a Studio-gallery in Windermere where she sells art and related gifts, paints and…
Our unconventional Japanese Robata cooking with Korean flavours and Pacific Rim influences makes…
Visitor centre with interactive exhibitions, Mawson gardens, adventure playground, shop and…
Traditional picture house showing the latest films, arthouse movies, and live-streamed theatre…
Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Changing exhibitions, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop,…
Our vision is to be a local theatre of national significance, presenting and producing first class…
Brewery Arts is a thriving and dynamic arts organisation with over forty years' experience of…
Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Gallery, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and 128 seat…
England's last luxury glassblowing factory making crystal for royal families & luxury stores…
An unrivalled range of 1,2 and 3 day courses in the Arts, Crafts, Heritage skills, Baking,…
Occupying three floors within an historic building this bright and welcoming gallery showcases the…
Farfield Mill is a Victorian woollen mill in the Yorkshire Dales. Home to artists’ studios, art…
Theatre by the Lake has a setting on the shores of Derwentwater no other professional theatre in…
Friendly, contemporary Keswick-based art gallery in the heart of the Northern Lake District…
Grizedale Forest has activities for all ages from mountain biking to relaxing walks, Go-Ape to…
Gallery 26 houses the work of the well known artist, Nelsonn, a painter and sculptor who produces…
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica…
Inspiring art and craft workshops based in a stunning open plan studio. Treat yourself to a special…
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the…
The Coronation Hall is South Lakeland's premier and largest arts & events venue and is an…
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green…
Six-screen independent cinema showing all the leatest blockbusters and weekly alternative titles,…
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Kendal
ONE OF THE UK'S OLDEST MUSEUMS, where History and Nature meet
Kendal
Brewery Arts is a thriving and dynamic arts organisation with over forty years' experience of delivering an exciting and inspirational programme, including cultural events, festivals and creative learning courses. Our venue is a beautiful, historic…
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Castle Street, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 8TPTelephone
01228 618718Carlisle
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery is Carlisle's finest visitor attraction, and houses considerable collections of fine and decorative art, human history and natural sciences.
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Greystoke Craft Garden & Barns, Greystoke Craft Garden, Greystoke, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0UTTelephone
017684 83984Greystoke, Penrith
An unrivalled range of 1,2 and 3 day courses in the Arts, Crafts, Heritage skills, Baking, Textiles, Raku pottery, Wood /Stone carving, Willow & Wire, Ceramics, Glass, Silver and much much more.
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18 Ash Street, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3EBTelephone
01539 277515Our unconventional Japanese Robata cooking with Korean flavours and Pacific Rim influences makes Baha the perfect destination to enjoy a unique food experience.
Penrith
There’s nowhere quite like Rheged, where the arts meet good food, family and fun under a green grass roof. It’s where we share every aspect of what we love about our place.
Keswick
Located in Keswick, the home of the first pencil, visitors enter this museum through a replica graphite mine which would have served as the source of the pencil industry over three centuries ago.
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Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 4BHTelephone
01539 722975Kendal
A masterpiece of storytelling; 350 years of social history and a celebration of life, revolutions and remarkable people....made by 4,000 people. Facilities: Gift Shop, Cafe, Audio guides, Films, Interactive Displays, Children's Activities.
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Grizedale, Hawkshead, Cumbria, LA22 0QJTelephone
0300 067 4495Hawkshead
Grizedale Forest has activities for all ages from mountain biking to relaxing walks, Go-Ape to sculpture in the forest. The Visitor Centre includes the Forest Shop, Cafe in the Forest and shop.
Whitehaven
Situated on Whitehaven's attractive harbour side, The Beacon is home to interactive science, games and history.
Grasmere
A visit to Dove Cottage today transports you back to this remarkable period of ‘plain living and high thinking’. The sights, sounds and smells bring to life the bustling family home the Wordsworths would have known over 200 years ago.
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22 St John's Street, Kewick, Cumbria, CA12 5ASTelephone
017687 75402Kewick
Friendly, contemporary Keswick-based art gallery in the heart of the Northern Lake District National Park, representing over 80 artists.
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The Studio, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9SXTelephone
015394 35280Ambleside
Art gallery and art shop run by the Heaton Cooper family, selling original paintings and prints from 4 generations of the family.
Penrith
Rheged is a gallery, café, cinema, shopping venue, workplace and creative space on the edge of the Northern Lakes. A place where friends, family and colleagues can share a meal, watch a film, hold a meeting, see an exhibition, buy a gift or catch up…
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The Battery, Sea Brows, Maryport, Cumbria, CA15 6JDTelephone
01900 816168Maryport
Roman museum displaying the internationally significant collection of Romano-British altars, inscriptions and sculptures from the adjacent Roman fort and civilian settlement.
Coniston
Brantwood, the former home of eminent Victorian John Ruskin and a treasure house of art and memorabilia. The 250-acre estate comprises 8 unique gardens, ancient woodland, high moors and meadows.
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Windermere Jetty, Rayrigg Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1BNWindermere
Windermere Jetty Museum is a vibrant, family-friendly visitor attraction dedicated to the boats, people and the rich history of Windermere, England’s largest natural lake.
Keswick
Gallery 26 houses the work of the well known artist, Nelsonn, a painter and sculptor who produces works in series of 26 which are in different materials, styles and subject matter.
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Yewdale Road, Coniston, Cumbria, LA21 8DUTelephone
015394 41164Coniston
Meet Coniston's heroes, John Ruskin, artist, radical and seer and Donald Campbell, speed ace, and discover the mineral wealth of the fells, all at 'the most thought provoking museum in the Lakes', Rough Guide - all editions.
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Unthank, Nr. Hutton-in-the -Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TGTelephone
017684 84538Penrith
Beautifully converted 17thC farm buildings. Gallery, vegetarian restaurant, gift shop and 128 seat puppet theatre.
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